La Lagune is the leading Classified Growth of the Haut-Médoc but sits just outside the famous communes so you get Third Growth quality without the Margaux or Pauillac premium.
The chateau was certified organic in 2016 and 2017 was Caroline Frey’s 14th vintage in charge so she had perfected her approach of organics in the vineyard and a lighter touch in the winery with less new oak used.
A must for lovers of classically styled Left Bank claret, the 2017 is comfortably open for business now, but capable of another decade of evolution in bottle.